There are about 150 NHL players — and a whole bunch of staff — headed to Sochi for the 2014 Olympics on Sunday, via four charter flights. There is also an enormous snowstorm set to hit the Northeast that same day.

The New York metro area (and much of the east coast) dealt with snow on Tuesday night and won't again until Sunday, according to forecasts. That's when the problems start, though. There are two smaller systems — one from the north and one from the south — that, on their own, aren't a big deal. If they combine, though, the storm will become less manageable, and the flights, particular ones bringing players to New York before the charters, will be in danger.

For the record, the actual hockey tournament begins on Wednesday, Feb. 12, so there's at least a little time to play with, but earlier is always better.